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Julia’s House, The Wiltshire and Dorset Children’s Hospices, provide practical and emotional support for families caring for a...

Retail Volunteer

Ongoing

Looking for a rewarding way to spend a few hours each week? Volunteer at our Wallisdown store to stay active, meet new people, and support your local community. You can get involved as a Donations Assistant, helping sort and prepare stock, or a Cash Desk Assistant, providing friendly customer service at the till. We’re looking for reliable, positive people with good communication skills who enjoy working in a team. In return, you’ll gain valuable retail experience, learn new skills, and be part of a welcoming team, all while making a real difference. Interested? Get in touch to find out more.

Got some free time each week and looking for a rewarding way to spend it? Volunteering at our Wallisdown store is a wonderful opportunity to stay active, meet new people, and make a real difference in your local community.

Ways You Can Get Involved

Donations Assistant (Warehouse Support)
Play a key role behind the scenes by helping sort incoming donations, organising stock, steaming clothes, preparing donations for the shop floor, and welcoming donors as they drop off their items.

Cash Desk Assistant
Support our customers at the till, providing a friendly face and helpful service. Serving customers at the till, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere, handling purchases and answering questions, and supporting the team to keep the shop running smoothly

What You’ll Bring

  • A friendly, positive attitude
  • Reliability and a willingness to get involved
  • Confidence working both independently and as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Comfort in a busy, social environment
  • A reasonable level of fitness for more active roles

What You’ll Get in Return

  • The chance to learn new skills or build on existing ones
  • Valuable experience in retail and customer service
  • A welcoming, supportive team environment
  • Opportunities to meet new people and stay connected
  • The satisfaction of giving back to your community

If you have a few hours to spare and would like to use your time in a meaningful way, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to Join Us?
Get in touch for a friendly chat or to find out more

Benefits to self

The chance to learn new skills or build on existing ones Valuable experience in retail and customer service A welcoming, supportive team environment Opportunities to meet new people and stay connected The satisfaction of giving back to your community

Benefits to others

Supporting your local children's hospice

Location

Julia's House, Wallisdown Charity Shop

Training available

Full training provided

Hours per week

4

Fund-raising targets

No

Transport details

Walking distance from Talbot campus
  • Activity AreaPeople, Local Community, Retail
  • Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Organisation, Communication, Interpersonal, Self Management, Teamwork
  • FacultyBusiness and Law, Health, Environment and Medical Sciences, Media, Science and Technology
  • Sustainable Development GoalsGood Health and Well-being, Life on Land, Sustainable Cities and Communities

Employability skills

  • Administration/Office Skills 0
  • Relationship Building 0
  • Teamwork 0
  • Communication 0
  • Timekeeping 0
  • Interpersonal 0